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Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Share Genetic Roots
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:45:00 -0400
A trio of genome-wide studies -- collectively the largest to date -- have pinpointed a vast array of genetic variation that cumulatively may account for at least one third of the genetic risk for schizophrenia. One of the studies traced schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, in part, to the same chromosomal neighborhoods.
Imaging Technique Allows Researchers to Monitor Protein Changes in Mouse Tumors
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:05:00 -0400
A new imaging technique can monitor, in living mice, the HER2 protein found in above-normal amounts in many cases of breast cancer as well as some ovarian, prostate and lung cancers. This new approach, once validated in mice and pending further experiments, could provide a real-time noninvasive method for identifying tumors in humans who express HER2 and who would be candidates for targeted therapy directed against this protein. It may also provide real-time information that will help clinicians optimize treatment for individual patients. The study, published in the July 2009 issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine, was conducted by researchers at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, both parts of the National Institutes of Health.
Dynasty: Influenza Virus in 1918 and Today
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:10:00 -0400
The influenza virus that wreaked worldwide havoc in 1918-1919 founded a viral dynasty that persists to this day, according to scientists from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health. In an article published online on June 29 by the New England Journal of Medicine, authors Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., Jeffery K. Taubenberger, M.D., Ph.D., and David M. Morens, M.D., argue that we have lived in an influenza pandemic era since 1918, and they describe how the novel 2009 H1N1 virus now circling the globe is yet another manifestation of this enduring viral family.

CNN.com - Health

Police: Hospital worker swiped shots, spread hep C
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:18:42 -0400
A former hospital employee may have exposed hundreds or thousands of surgical patients to hepatitis C when she replaced clean needles filled with the powerful painkiller fentanyl with her own dirty needles filled with saline solution.
Health.com picks top beach, lake getaways
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:47:40 -0400
We know your summer vacation time is precious: You want to land where you can truly relax, breathe fresh air, get in some exercise and eat well -- without breaking the bank. That's why we teamed up with a panel of travel and health experts to help us find the healthiest of the nation's most popular beach and lake towns.

 

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Angioplasty - An article and some images about this procedure.

Arteriovenous Malformation - Information sheet compiled by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
Meta Description: [ Arteriovenous malformation information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). ]

CardiologyChannel - Angioplasty is a general term used to describe a procedure for treating such blockages and/or blood clots. Get information here on diagnosis and treatments for this condition. Find a Cardiologist in your area.
Meta Description: [ Explains coronary angioplasty, a procedure to reduce or eliminate blockages in coronary arteries. Written for patients and developed by cardiologists. ]

500 Claudication - Mayo Health clinic's patient handout about poor circulation.

Dissolver - The FDA release from 1987 describing the clot busting drug used to prevent damage from stroke if used quickly enough.

Dr Caine and Partners - Well written explanations of most vascular surgery procedures and postoperative follow up protocols.
Meta Description: [ Drs Jeffery and Partners Consultant Surgeons based in Cape Town South Africa since 1976. Specialists in Arterial and Venous Surgery, Breast Diseases, Endocrine Surgery, Gastroentorology, Hernia Surgery and various other aspects of Gerneral Surgery. Also involved in research and teaching of medi... ]

Drug Treatment of Peripheral Arterial Disease - Bandolier, an evidence-based health care newsletter, provides both sides of the issue: drugs that work, drugs that don't work to improve symptoms of vascular disease.
Meta Description: [ A monthly newsletter about evidence-based health care; top source for such information on the net ]

eMedicine: Peripheral Vascular Injuries - Text for medical professionals as well as people interested in vascular trauma.
Meta Description: [ Peripheral Vascular Injuries - Peripheral vascular injuries may result from penetrating or blunt trauma to the extremities. If not recognized and treated rapidly, injuries to major arteries, veins, and nerves may have disastrous consequences resulting in the loss of life and ... ]

500 Endovascular Center of Hattiesburg - Vascular clinic in Mississippi. Features information about diseases treated and treatments available.

Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome Support Group - Offers a mission, activities, and an e-mail list.

404 Lupus and Vasculitis - Vasculitits is an inflammation of the blood vessels. It can occur alone or in conjunction with other diseases. This page explains the relationship between Lupus and Vasculitis. Lots of good information, clear and well written.
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Medical Self-Care Varicose Veins - Self-help, self-care for varicose veins. Decision trees to help you decide whether it is time to see a vascular surgeon.
Meta Description: [ HealthWorld Online is the Internet's leading resource on alternative medicine, wellness, and mind/body health, featuring the Wellness Inventory whole person assessment program, the Healthy Shopping Network, Find a Practitioner Network, Healthy Update e-newsletter, and thousands of expert articles... ]

Pacemaker Information - Austrian cardiologist Wolfgang Scheibelhofer offers information for pacemaker patients and for physicians treating such patients.
Meta Description: [ Pacing expert Dr.W.Scheibelhofer Vienna Austria provides information and links for Pacemaker patients and physicians, regarding: pacing information, stimulation registry , cardiac pacing Herzschrittmacher, Vienna,Wien ]

Peripheral Arterial Disease and Claudication - Patient handout on claudication from the AAFP.
Meta Description: [ -Information about peripheral arterial disease and claudication from the American Academy of Family Physicians. ]

Vascular Center, Baltimore, Maryland - Contains information for patients and referring physicians on recent discoveries, techniques, and treatments as well as our facilities and the backgrounds of our physicians.
Meta Description: [ The Vascular center at Mercy online contains information for patients and referring physicians on recent discoveries, techniques, and treatments as well as our facilities and the backgrounds of our physicians. ]

Vascular Disease Foundation - Patient education and information about peripheral arterial disease (PAD), including atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries, abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA), Buerger's Disease, carotid artery disease, deep vein thrombosis and other venous conditions. Also information on amputation.
Meta Description: [ Vascular Disease Foundation's Web Site. VDF offers patient information to increase awareness on the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of Peripheral Arterial Disease (Atherosclerosis). ]

Vascular Disease Information - Offers information on Carotid Artery Disease, Aortic Aneurysm and Lower Extremity Ischemia. Includes diagnosis, symptoms, self care and surgical interventions for treatment. Clinic located in San Francisco, schedule your appointment from the web page.
Meta Description: [ Dr. Robert Szarnicki is a Board Certified Cardiovascular Surgeon and has successfully treated many patients with varicose veins, spider veins, hyperhidrosis (sweaty palms), venous ulceration, Stroke and peripheral vascular disease. ]

Vascular Solutions - Vascular Solutions is engaged in the development of the Duett(TM) vascular sealing device to address the clinical need for a safe and effective method to rapidly seal the arterial access site following catheterization procedures such as angiography, angioplasty and stenting.
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Vascular Surgery Answers - Circulatory disease and treatments in plain English with popular ask the doc feature.

Vascular Surgery Research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center - An overview of the vascular surgery research program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. These folks are doing research on the endovascular aortic surgery.

Vein.co.uk - A UK expert on veins and venous conditions explains treatments and therapies for disorders.
Meta Description: [ Varicose veins, venous ulcers and vein surgery by Mr Price - a UK vascular surgeon ]

Vitamin C and Vascular Disease - New information about vitamins and vascular disease.
Meta Description: [ The Doctors' Medical Library, Introduction to The Doctors' Medical Library ]

Vulvar Varicose Veins and Genital Prolapse - The V-brace by Fembrace Inc. is a new support garment to alleviate the painful symptoms of women suffering from vulva varicose veins,genital and uterine prolapse.

Walter Reed Army Medical Center - Concise information on various aspects of vascular disease, includes pre- and post-op instructions for several surgeries. Contact and appointment information.